Well then there is something people can do to stop this.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...-coinhive-on-the-browser-cryptojacking-scene/
Frannie
Has AK been hacked???? [iPad and iPhone issues]
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...-coinhive-on-the-browser-cryptojacking-scene/
Frannie
That doesn’t work anymore. The exploit is decentralized.
I have been looking for an app you can us to set an alert that will notify you if your usage precentages go above a level you set.
Edit: looking at etherape
For Unix only?
Edit: looking at etherape
For Unix only?
petehall347
the brandy coffee man
works fine on ubuntu
edit ... just looked and appears to be linux only .. must be something for other systems though .
Had this issue on my iPad running safari for the past few days. I installed a pop up blocker from the App Store, switched it on and it killed the fake Amazon ad immediately. Works like a charm, been clear ever since. Don't forget that once you install a pop up blocker you've got to go into settings and switch it on, they load up switched off by default.
Which malicious ad did you see specifically? Also, were you on your iPhone X while it happened using Safari?
When was the last time you were able to re-create this? If you can do it consistently, can you send me a PM so we can connect and I can get you to send me some debug data?
I'm here to help. Ads help a site stay in business, but there's problems. My company is here to solve those problems, so we're going to get those ironed out for you as fast as we can! The admins at AK care about you guys, which is a big reason we're here to clean this situation up!
You might want to try again. We've put some massively complex protections in place, and If anything else happens you can report it and we'll get it solved!
As of the 19th of March, AdSense is no longer running on the site. I'm actually quite surprised that AdSense let through these re-directs, though the latest ones have been the most sophisticated attack the ad industry has ever seen.
I can assure you though that we are now going to be the actual guard of the hen house. We are here to fix this, and take responsibility for what is going on.
Do you happen to know what date it was that this happened? Also, what device/browser/OS combo were you using?
Cadillac Kid
Addicted Member
Advally,
All my posts were discussing the Amazon Congratulations pop-up. Issue was happening with Google browser, iPhone X and current ios.
On March 19th, I (right after I posted that screen shot) I switched to Safari and installed the AdGuard plug-in on my iPhone X. I have not seen the Amazon ad since. When I originally posted I would see the faux Amazon ad every 5 refreshes or so, based on a small sample.
I have checked my Google browser that does not have ad blocking and I have not seen the pop up there for over a week. I just check that once in a while however. So I think for me, the issue may be resolved on both browsers, one with ad blocking and one without.
Thanks for the response.
All my posts were discussing the Amazon Congratulations pop-up. Issue was happening with Google browser, iPhone X and current ios.
On March 19th, I (right after I posted that screen shot) I switched to Safari and installed the AdGuard plug-in on my iPhone X. I have not seen the Amazon ad since. When I originally posted I would see the faux Amazon ad every 5 refreshes or so, based on a small sample.
I have checked my Google browser that does not have ad blocking and I have not seen the pop up there for over a week. I just check that once in a while however. So I think for me, the issue may be resolved on both browsers, one with ad blocking and one without.
Thanks for the response.
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Started March 12th, was using a 3rd generation iPad running Safari with the latest updated OS. Loaded up and switched on the Ad Block app and it stopped it instantly, never to return again. It never happened on my iPhone 5, older iPad 2 or home desktop Windows 8 running Firefox, only on the newer iPad.
Thanks - hope this helps and good luck!
mhedges
Super Member
My problems were on an iPhone 7 plus running the latest IOS versions. I was seeing the same Amazon Congratulations pop up. I installed Adblock as a pop-up blocker only and haven't had any more issues.
Good to know that it was happening on Chrome too. For whatever reason, Chrome tends to be a little less susceptible to these things but it definitely can crop up there. I would imagine that you don't see this one again, but please use the thread I posted up to report any new instances you see if they happen!
Thanks! I think we've got quite a pattern with the Safari / iOS devices. I would bet that it was basically just luck that the older iPad 2 didn't see it, and it could have when running chrome. Please do report anything else you see though so we can get to the bottom of it quickly!
Good to know. It should be solved across the board now, but please keep your eye out in the future and report as soon as you see anything!
HomerJSimpson
Addicted Member
Same
jbailey930
AK Member
Back again using Safari on an iPad
petehall347
the brandy coffee man
try slimjet . p.s depending on your o/s you might to add codecs to watch some videos .
mhedges
Super Member
Is that for an iOS device?
petehall347
the brandy coffee man
i dont think so
